Indian Haj Mission

June 19, 2026 11:50 AM

Rijiju reviews Haj 2026, directs early preparations for next year’s pilgrimage

The Centre has begun preparations for Haj 2027 following the successful completion of Haj 2026, during which around 1.75 lakh Indian pilgrims undertook the annual pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said on Thursday. Chairing a Haj Review Meeting in New Delhi, Rijiju reviewed the conduct of Haj 2026 and directed all stakeholders to initiate preparations for next year's pilgrimage on priority. The meeting was attended by senior officials from the Ministries o...

February 4, 2025 5:11 PM

Government introduces ‘Haj Suvidha App’ and strengthens healthcare support for Indian pilgrims

The Government of India has taken significant steps to improve the Haj pilgrimage experience by introducing the ‘Haj Suvidha App’ and providing comprehensive healthcare services to Indian pilgrims, with a special focus on the elderly, according to a press release issued by the Ministry of Minorities on Monday. The ‘Haj Suvidha App’ was launched to make the pilgrimage smoother by leveraging information technology. Pilgrims can access important information such as training materials, acco...

September 16, 2024 6:36 PM

Record 175,000 Indian Pilgrims Arrive for Haj 2024, Boosted by New Services

A record 175,000 Indian pilgrims have descended on the holy cities of Mecca and Medina for the annual Haj pilgrimage this year, with the massive group being supported by a range of new services and amenities provided by the Indian government. In the first, around 95% of the 140,020 pilgrims traveling through the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) have been put up in hotels inside the preferred Markazia area of Medina. All HCoI pilgrims are also being accommodated inside the traditional boundaries o...